Experience

iUVeda

• Bulgaria
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder and CEO

  • Jun 2018 - Present

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SBTech

• Isle of Man
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Product owner/Technical Delivery Manager

  • Feb 2019 - Sep 2019



Visteon Corporation

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Product owner/Technical Delivery Manager

  • Jan 2018 - Feb 2019

  Visteon is one of the world’s largest cockpit electronics providers and the only one focused exclusively on cockpit electronics. As part of the team, I was managing following activities: • Capturing and collating business and technical requirements from customers.• Write technical requirements/user stories for Scrum Teams and be the point of contact for information queries for those teams.• Take a holistic view of the platform build plans and in-progress development work, including evaluation of progress of each iteration.• Drive work prioritization (from the backlog) for the Scrum Teams across Sprints in conjunction with customer and the Product Roadmap.• Ensure that the team always has an adequate amount of prior prepared tasks to work on.• Plan and prioritize product feature backlog and development for the product. • Define product vision, road map and growth opportunities. • Assess value, develop cases, and prioritize stories, epics and themes to ensure work focuses on those with maximum value that are aligned with product strategy. • Provide backlog management, iteration planning, and elaboration of the user stories. • Work closely with customers to create and maintain a product backlog according to business value.• Lead the planning product release plans and set expectation for delivery of new functionalities.• Provide an active role in mitigating impediments impacting successful team completion of Release/Sprint Goals.• Keep abreast with Agile/Scrum best practices and new trends. • Consider TCO and financial impact of technology solutions, with a view to delivering value to our customers.• Managing development and delivery technology solution.



EPAM Systems

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Software Engineer Manager/ Senior Project Manager

  • May 2016 - Jan 2018

  Initially hired as Senior Project Manager, I manage software development projects, coordinate and provide leadership, direction and Agile practices to engineering teams in order for them to deliver business values to the customers. I lead, own, and am accountable for the lean delivery of business value to the customers. I work with the remote customer, the business owners and the engineering leads to understand business and technical priorities. In addition, I am a servant-leader for the team and act as Scrum Master while ensuring Agile practices are being adhered to and remain effective. I am responsible for ensuring proper visibility is provided across all involved parties in the process. As next step, I took over responsibilities of Software Engineer Manager where managing following activities:• Leading project deliveries, responsible for setup development project budget, release plans, allocate project resources, setup project team with roles and responsibilities, guide project execution and do risk assessment, provide periodic financial reports and invoicing.• Setup and update plan for the company workforce, expected turnover and attrition, needed technical qualifications and seniority to cover expected projects with minimum idle time and project delays. • Allocate and assign project resources based on needed competences and technical skills for the project, but also based on individual strengths and interests for development. • Guide establishment of personal development plan of all employees along with their team leads and provide good practices for their coaching, motivation and increase of engagement. • Establish talent identification, acquisition and promotion plans, identification of key roles and positions, key competences and possible successors in the company. Talent development - plan company trainings and events participation.



Shooger

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Delivery Manager

  • Sep 2015 - Mar 2016

  Shooger is an American marketing communications platform which is location based that connects local merchants directly and instantly to local customers. The software determines how businesses are perceived online, monitors customer ratings and reviews, captures customer emails. Shooger drives new customers and loyalty, generates and shares reviews, and helps merchants gain control of their online presence and reputation. As Product Delivery Manager, I provide leadership, direction and Agile practices to one or more engineering teams in order for them to deliver IT Changes that bring the highest business values to the organization. I lead, own, and am accountable for the lean delivery of business value through IT change. I work with the Onsite customer, the business owners and the engineering leads to understand business and technical priorities. In addition, I been required to be a servant/leader for the team and act as Scrum Master while ensuring Agile practices are being adhered to and remain effective.



BULATSA

• Bulgaria
• Airlines and Aviation
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director Information Systems

  • Jan 2014 - Feb 2015

  Recruited to lead the newly set-up IT division, reporting directly to the COO. Developed the strategy for the new division. Started the processes of re-organizing the teams within the new organizational structure and re-defining the business needs in an environment of broader technology use. Set-up a project management framework and PMO. Directly responsible for business continuity aspects and improvement of software safety and cyber and data security. In addition, started the process of standardizing the delivery of IT services, led the improvement of the internal application development process, and worked for improving vendor and inter-departmental relationships. Budget owner and manager, directly supervising the activities of 20+ staff. Led the project for centralized air traffic services at EU-level under the umbrella of Eurocontrol – analyzed the requirements, drafted the solution proposal for consortium with 6 country and industrial partners, and represented the organisation in the consortium negotiations.



Alpha Bank

• Greece
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• IT Manager

  • Dec 2009 - Apr 2013

  Recruited to restructure and reorganize an expanding team to meet the needs of the expanding business. Took full-circle approach of improving team structure, team morale, standardizing delivery of IT services, and improving vendor, customer and inter-departmental relationships. Built a high performing team of IT Specialists to meet the increasing business needs. Reporting bilaterally to COO / executive community and Group IT Manager. Overseeing all IT functions including data center management, vendor relationships, technical support, application development, POS/ATM/Cash infrastructure and applications, financial monitoring and disaster recovery planning. Managed operating budget and the direct activities of 50+ staff.Challenged to improve productivity and reduce costs through improved uses of technology, e.g. private cloud at group level. Collaborated with department managers to analyze and document process and system workflows. Authored plans to improve software development process, consolidate/upgrade/virtualize servers and establish consistent hardware/software standards to eliminate unstable, highly mixed operating environment.



Hewlett Packard Enterprise

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Manager, FSI (Financial Services Industry)&ES(Enterprise Services)

  • May 2007 - Dec 2009

  Recruited initially as a key solution architect for FSI sector and rapidly promoted to a sales and account management position, based on excellent results in client’s recognition for business needs’ understanding, quality and customer satisfaction. Soon responsibility for the Public Sector was also delegated, resulting in sole responsibility for the sales activities within the Financial Services Industry and Public Sector. Reporting directly and bilaterally to CEO for Bulgaria and the CEE Sales Managers for the respective business areas. Overseeing a team of 20+ consultants, in solution building and delivery, part of HP’s WW network. Collaborated with various third parties (HP’s WW partners and local resellers) to develop solutions and partnerships. Responsible for P&L and the funnel management. Mainly specialized in B2B oriented/consultative sales. Engagement and supervision in the entire process of offering/contracting/execution/support/follow up activities. Actively participated, brought value and benefitted from the active HP Partner Programs with Microsoft and Oracle for common solutions ‘offering.



Postbank (Eurobank Bulgaria AD)

• Bulgaria
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Management Information System unit

  • May 2002 - May 2007

  Main responsibilities included managing the Data Warehouse team. Responsible and leading the processes of implementation of new requirements and functionalities for Core Banking and Reporting systems. Responsible for coordination between IT and the Business Analysis divisions. Main responsibilities included managing the Data Warehouse team. Responsible and leading the processes of implementation of new requirements and functionalities for Core Banking and Reporting systems. Responsible for coordination between IT and the Business Analysis divisions.



MELEXIS

• Belgium
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Software Engineer

  • May 2001 - May 2002

  Senior Software EngineerDeveloped document management solution adhered to ISO 9000 quality standard. Developed database architecture models using formal analysis techniques. Requirement gathering for customers and internal information solutions. Developed and maintained the corporate internal portal solution. Developed and deployed an internal HR evaluation system. Senior Software EngineerDeveloped document management solution adhered to ISO 9000 quality standard. Developed database architecture models using formal analysis techniques. Requirement gathering for customers and internal information solutions. Developed and maintained the corporate internal portal solution. Developed and deployed an internal HR evaluation system.